Associate, Warehouse I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate, Warehouse

Reports To: Supervisor, Warehouse

Location: North Charleston, SC; Raleigh, NC, Franklin, MA, Metuchen, NJ, or Buffalo, NY

Work Type: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary:

The Associate, Warehouse is responsible for ensuring efficient handling of incoming and outgoing shipments while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment. The role involves coordinating logistics, preparing documentation, alongside supporting quality and safety programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates entries and maintains an electronic log of outgoing/incoming packages.
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Maintain clean and organized loading dock and department, including all necessary labels, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ensure that all packaging and shipments are compliant with current IATA regulations.
• Complete necessary shipping documentation for both domestic and international shipments
• Support and comply with the Quality Management System and Safety Program
• Notify department supervisor of any safety hazards.
• Complete end of day checklist
• Train new associates as assigned.
• Calculate domestic and international freight quotes for both hazardous and non-hazardous items.
• Coordinate pickup times and tracking with carriers and customer service.
• Accurate pulling, labeling, checking, and packing of customer orders according to customer specific requirements, including international customers.
• Use of Hazardous materials/Dangerous Goods software and special service websites to prepare shipping documents (Certifications/Shipper’s Export Declarations)
• Clean and organize workstation daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited learning institution

Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience

Qualifications:

• Shipping/Receiving Experience a plus.
• Knowledge and use of FedEx and UPS shipping programs to process shipments a plus.
• Basic math comprehension
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Computer skills in Microsoft, Excel, and Word as well as current shipping/receiving databases.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; to communicate to all levels of the organization clearly and concisely.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.
• Willing to work overtime when needed to meet the demand of the schedule.
• Able to read and comprehend electronic Standard Operating Procedures in English via computer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $17-$19/hr, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:
  1. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  2. Disability Insurance
  3. Life Insurance
  4. 401(k) company match
  5. Paid Time Off (15 days annually)
  6. Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)
  7. Tuition Assistance
  8. Additional benefits available with company package

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.